York Family
Charles L. BENTON [Parents] was born in 1858 in , Mower, Minnesota. He died in of Fremont, Dodge, Nebraska. Charles married Jennifer C. GOODSELL on 28 Mar 1882 in Austin, Mower, Minnesota.
MIGRATION: Charles lived in Fremont, Dodge, Nebraska lived in Fremont in 1903
NAME: middle initial may be C.
CENSUS: Freemont City, Dodge County, Nebraska 1900 ED 89 sheet 18 line 80: BENTON, Charles (L? not sure of initial given) b. Jul 1857 age 42 yr, born in MN. Father born in OH mother born in PA. Wife Jennifer C. b. feb 1858 age 42, born in NY, father born in VT mother born in NY. daughter Maria E. born june 1883 age 16. born in Nebraska. son Charles E. born in NOv 1885 age 14 years born in Nebraska. Daughter Lillian B. born Aug 1889 age 10 years born in Nebraska. Son George A. born in Feb 1884 age 6 years and born in Nebraska. Charles and Jennifer married 18 years, 4 children born and 4 children living.
CENSUS: 1920 census of Freemont City, Dodge, Nebraska. living with wife Jennie C. and son George M. gives the birth place of his father as Ohio and of his mother as Pennsylvania.
Jennifer C. GOODSELL was born in Feb 1858 in , , New York. She married Charles L. BENTON on 28 Mar 1882 in Austin, Mower, Minnesota.
CENSUS: Freemont City, Dodge County, Nebraska 1900 ED 89 sheet 18 line 80:
CENSUS: 1920 census of Freemont City, Dodge, Nebraska. living with husband Charles BENTON and son George M. gives the birth place of her father as Rhode Island and of her mother as New York.
They had the following children:
F i Maria E. BENTON was born in Jun 1883 in , , Nebraska.
CENSUS: Freemont City, Dodge County, Nebraska 1900 ED 89 sheet 18 line 80:M ii Charles E. BENTON F iii Lillian B. BENTON was born in Aug 1889 in , , Nebraska.
CENSUS: Freemont City, Dodge County, Nebraska 1900 ED 89 sheet 18 line 80M iv George A. BENTON was born in Feb 1884 in , , Nebraska.
CENSUS: Freemont City, Dodge County, Nebraska 1900 ED 89 sheet 18 line 80:
CENSUS: 1920 census of Freemont City, Dodge, Nebraska. living with parents Charles Benton and Jennie.
Hiram Royal BENTON [Parents] was born in 1783 in , , Connecticut. He died in 1842 in Vienna, Clark, Ohio. Hiram married Nancy Jane MARIA about 1820 in of Buffalo, Erie, New York.
BIRTH: Elmira, Chemung, New York was the birth place according to various family sources however the Mower County, Minnesota Genealogical Society gives Connecticut as the birth place.
DEATH: various family sources give Royal's death as 1842 in New York however the Mower County Minnesota Genealogical Society as being Vienna, Clark County Ohio and sometime after 1835 when the family moved there.
RESOURCE: Marcia Hardesty HDSC26B on Prodigy
PROFFESSION: carriage maker
SOURCE: Mower County, Minnesota Genealogical Society
MIGRATION: in 1835 the Benton family moved to Vienna, Clark county, Ohio where Royal died.
CENSUS: 1840 Census of Vienna, Clark, Ohio.
Nancy Jane MARIA was born on 12 Mar 1802 in , Oneida, New York. She died on 15 Feb 1895 in Austin, Mower, Minnesota. Nancy married Hiram Royal BENTON about 1820 in of Buffalo, Erie, New York.
Other marriages:THOMAS, Mr.
DEATH: some family sources give her death as Smith County, Kansas. However, the Minnesota Genealogical Society gives her death place as Austinm, Mower, Minnesota.
RESOURCE: Marcia Hardesty HDSC26B on Prodigy
MIGRATION: in 1883 Son George came to Kansas to pick up Nancy Maria and took her back to Austin, Mower County, Minnesota, where she died.
Census: 1870 census of Ottawa County, Kansas Nancy was living with her son Elon and she was listed as N.M. THOMAS aged 58 born in NY and a Widow.
RELIGION: Maria was a Baptist
They had the following children:
M i Hyram W. BENTON was born on 9 Aug 1821 in Buffalo, Erie, New York. He died in 1829.
RESOURCE: Marcia Hardesty HDSC26B on ProdigyM ii Elon Clinton BENTON M iii George Washington BENTON F iv Daughter BENTON was born in 1820/1825 in of Buffalo, Erie, New York.
1840 Census
Ormanzo J. BENTON [Parents] was born on 5 Apr 1883 in Austin, Mower, Minnesota. He died in Nov 1968 in Glendale, , California. Ormanzo married Evalyn A. THOMSON on 8 Jun 1904 in Austin, Mower, Minnesota.
SOURCE: Mower County, Minnesota Genealogical Society
PROFESSION: ran a shoe store until 1911 in Austin, Mower, Minnesota
CENSUS: 1900 Census of Austin, Mower, Minnosota shows George W. BENTON born in Feb 1831 age 69 years. born in New York, father born in New York, Mother born in New York. wife Sarah C. born in Feb 1849, 51 years born in Ohio, father born in PA, mother born in OH. son Ormanzo born in 1887, age 13 born in MN. Son Herbert (or Robert?) born Jun or Jan 1887, age 12 born in MN. George and Sarah married between 11-15 years (not clear) 3 children born 3 children living)
CENSUS: 1920 census of Austin, Mower, Minnosota shows Ormanzo J. BENTON and wife Evelyn (age 38 born in Wisconson), son Wallace age 11 born in MN, and daughter Mildren age 9 born in MN.
SOURCE: Who's Who in Minnesota in 1941 shows: BENTON, Ormanzo Johnson, Merchant; b. Austin Twp, near Austin, MN, Apr 8, 1883; s. of Goerge W. Benton - Catherine Johnson; ed. Mower Co. Austin; m. Evalyn T. Thompson on 8 jun 1904 in Austin; son Wallace H. and dau Mildred E. (Mrs. A. C. Sundee); 1899-1909 emp in J. E. Pitzen Shoe Store, Austin; 1909 - owner & opr. shoe store, Austin; past mbr 15 years Austin Utilities Commission, past pres; during World War sgt in Austin HG; Northwestern shoe retailers assn, past pres; Natl shoe Retailers Assn; Austin Businnessmen's Assn, past pres; BSA an org & past active in DeMolay work, an orgr Austin ch, 2nd ch in MN; AF&AM; RAM, past trustee; York Rite, past comm; KT; Osman Shrine; First Bapt. Church, past trustee many years; hobbies: Juvenile & Boys Welfare Work; off 229 N. Main; res. 409 South Main, Austin.
Evalyn A. THOMSON was born in 1882 in , , Wisconsin. She married Ormanzo J. BENTON on 8 Jun 1904 in Austin, Mower, Minnesota.
CENSUS: 1920 census of Austin, Mower, Minnosota shows Ormanzo J. BENTON and wife Evelyn (age 38 born in Wisconson), son Wallace age 11 born in MN, and daughter Mildren age 9 born in MN.
They had the following children:
M i Wallace BENTON F ii Mildred BENTON
Mr. THOMAS was born about 1783 in of Minnesota. He married Nancy Jane MARIA about 1845 in of Minnesota.
Nancy Jane MARIA was born on 12 Mar 1802 in , Oneida, New York. She died on 15 Feb 1895 in Austin, Mower, Minnesota. Nancy married Mr. THOMAS about 1845 in of Minnesota.
Other marriages:BENTON, Hiram Royal
DEATH: some family sources give her death as Smith County, Kansas. However, the Minnesota Genealogical Society gives her death place as Austinm, Mower, Minnesota.
RESOURCE: Marcia Hardesty HDSC26B on Prodigy
MIGRATION: in 1883 Son George came to Kansas to pick up Nancy Maria and took her back to Austin, Mower County, Minnesota, where she died.
Census: 1870 census of Ottawa County, Kansas Nancy was living with her son Elon and she was listed as N.M. THOMAS aged 58 born in NY and a Widow.
RELIGION: Maria was a Baptist
George Washington BENTON [Parents] was born on 16 Feb 1831 in Utica, Oneida, New York. He died on 24 Apr 1903 in Austin, Mower, Minnesota and was buried in Oakwood Cem., Austin, Mower, Minnesota. George married Caroline J. ROYER on 19 Jun 1853 in Bellfontaine, Logan, Ohio.
Other marriages:JOHNSON, Sarah C.
SOURCE: Mower County, Minnesota Genealogical Society
MIGRATION: in 1883 Son George came to Kansas to pick up Nancy Maria and took her back to Austin, Mower County, Minnesota, where she died.
RELATIONSHIP: George and first wife had 4 children together.
RELIGION: Baptist
RELATIONSHIP: relatives mentioned in Obit who were at the funeral: B.M. Johnson and wife, Pearl, Kendall and Ollie Johnson, Rudd Gordon, wife and Claude of Lyle; and Homer Hubbard, wife and son of Fairmont, N.D.
CENSUS: Harmony, Clark, OH 1850 Census page 8 shows Elon C. Benton age 21 Painter born in NY. Brother living with him: George W. Benton age 18 Laborer born in New York.
CENSUS: 1900 Census of Austin, Mower, Minnosota shows George W. BENTON born in Feb 1831 age 69 years. born in New York, father born in New York, Mother born in New York. wife Sarah C. born in Feb 1849, 51 years born in Ohio, father born in PA, mother born in OH. son Ormanzo born in 1887, age 13 born in MN. Son Herbert (or Robert?) born Jun or Jan 1887, age 12 born in MN. George and Sarah married between 11-15 years (not clear) 3 children born 3 children living)
CENSUS: CENSUS OF SON Royal H. Benton in Manhatten New York, New York 1900 Census ED 623 sheet 16 line 98 shows Royal's father being born in Vermont and his mother being born in Ohio.
CENSUS: CENSUS of SON Charles BENTON in Freemont City, Dodge County, Nebraska 1900 ED 89 sheet 18 line 80: shows Charles' father being born in OH and his mother born in PA. (Charles' brother Royal shows father being born in Vermont and mother in Ohio.
CENSUS: CENSUS OF SON Alfred in Austin, Mower, Minnosota, 1900 shows Alfred's father as being born in MAINE and mother as born in New York. Alfred's brothers give the father's birth place as: Vermont and Ohio. and the mother's birth places as: Ohio, Pennsylvania.
Caroline J. ROYER was born in 1836 in , , Ohio. She died on 5 Oct 1880 in , Mower, Minnesota. Caroline married George Washington BENTON on 19 Jun 1853 in Bellfontaine, Logan, Ohio.
SOURCE: of death: Mower Minnesota Genealogical Society.
NAME: Surname may be BOYER
CENSUS: CENSUS OF SON Royal H. BENTON in Manhatten, New Tork, New York 1900 Census ED 623 sheet 16 line 98 shows Royal's father being born in Vermont and his mother being born in Ohio.
CENSUS: CENSUS of SON Charles BENTON in Freemont City, Dodge County, Nebraska 1900 ED 89 sheet 18 line 80: shows Charles' father being born in OH and his mother born in PA. (Charles' brother Royal shows father being born in Vermont and mother in Ohio.
RELATIONSHIP: George and first wife had 4 children together.
CENSUS: CENSUS OF SON Alfred in Austin, Mower, Minnosota, 1900 shows Alfred's father as being born in MAINE and mother as born in New York. Alfred's brothers give the father's birth place as: Vermont and Ohio. and the mother's birth places as: Ohio, Pennsylvania.
They had the following children:
M i Royal H. BENTON M ii Lewis Winfield BENTON M iii Charles L. BENTON M iv Alfred BENTON
BENTON was born about 1724 in , , England. He died in , , England. married Mrs. BENTON about 1749 in , , England.
Mrs. BENTON was born about 1729 in , , England. She married BENTON about 1749 in , , England.
They had the following children:
M i BENTON was born about 1750 in , , England. He died in of, , New England.
RESOURCE: Marcia Hardesty HDSC26B on ProdigyM ii Clinton BENTON
Peter CARTWRIGHT was born on 1 Sep 1785 in Amherst, Virginia, Virginia. He died on 25 Sep 1872 in Pleasant Plains, Sangamon, Illinois and was buried in Pleasant Planes, , Illinois. Peter married Francis GAINES on 18 Aug 1808 in , Barron, Kentucky.
BIOGRAPHY: The History of the Early Settlers of Sangamon County, Illinois.
CENSUS: 1850 census of Sangamon, Illinois shows: Peter Cartwright, Frances. Living with him is Mary Elder, 6,IL.
CENSUS: 1860 census of Sangamon, Illinois shows: P. Cartwright, F., living with them is P. Newman (m,10) their grandson.
BURIAL: From Cartwright Twp. Pl. Plains Cemetery stones: Cartwright, Peter Rev. 71 years, an effective Methodist preacher. 50 years of this time as presiding elder. Born in Amherst Co. VA 9/1/1785; Died at home in Sangamon Co. IL Sept. 25, 1872. Age 87 yrs, 24 d. His first sermon Isa.26:4. Trust ye in the Lord forever; for the Lord Jehovah is everlasting strength. Servant of God, well done Thy Glorious warefare's past, Thy battle fought, the race is won. And Thou art crowned at last. Wife, Frances, born 8/18/1789 in the state of VA. Died 2/7/1876 age 86 y 6m 20 d. Tis done; thou dost this moment save. With full salvation bless redemption through thy blood I have and spotless love and peace.
MARRIAGE: Marriage Records of Barren, Kentucky
Francis GAINES [Parents] was born on 18 Aug 1789 in Charlotte, County, Virginia. She died on 7 Feb 1876 in Pleasant Planes, Sangamon, Illinois. Francis married Peter CARTWRIGHT on 18 Aug 1808 in , Barron, Kentucky.
They had the following children:
F i Eliza B. CARTWRIGHT F ii Maria H. CARTWRIGHT F iii Cynthia CARTWRIGHT was born on 27 Mar 1815 in , Christian, Kentucky. She died on 23 Oct 1824 in , Christian, Kentucky and was buried in , Hamilton, Illinois.
DEATH: Cynthia was killed 23 oct 1824, by a tree, near which they had encamped as they were moving from KY to IL. They had encamped and kindled a fird.
While they slept on the ground a tree fell on the little girl and killed her. Her family carried her body twenty miles and buried it in Hamilton County, IL.M iv Madison A. CARTWRIGHT F v Wealthy Mary Jane CARTWRIGHT M vi Valentine C. CARTWRIGHT F vii Sarah M. CARTWRIGHT F viii Caroline M. CARTWRIGHT F ix Arminda F. CARTWRIGHT
William B. GAINES [Parents] was born in Nov 1795 in , Charlotte, Virginia. He died on 21 Oct 1871 in Salisbury, Sangamon, Illinois. William married Margaret on 21 Aug 1814 in Hopkinsville, Christian, Kentucky.
Other marriages:CALLAHAN, Mary
JUDD, Anna M.
Madge (Gaines) Larsen of Loveland Colorado has a letter from William B. GAINES and wife Anna to Abram Clay Gaines, identifying William as Abram's uncle.
1850 census of Mason, Illinois shows: William and Mary GAINES and children: Mary, Lucinda and William.
Marriage record of Sangamon, Illinois.
Marriage record of Christian county, Kentucky.Researchers: William Collins kaloin@midwest.net
1880 census of Sangamon, Illinois shows: Anna Pelham (she returned to her previous name when William B. Gaines died.), Mary, J.H., R.E.
From Early Settlers of Sangamon County, Illinois: "Rev. Peter Cartwright and Frances Gaines were married Aug 18, 1808. She was born Aug 18, 1789, in Charlotte county, Virginia. When she was in her seventeenth year her parents moved to Lincoln county, Kentucky. Her father died there, and her mother moved two years later to Berren county, where Frances was married.
Margaret was born about 1795 in of Hopkinsville, Christian, Kentucky. She married William B. GAINES on 21 Aug 1814 in Hopkinsville, Christian, Kentucky.
They had the following children:
F i Frances C. GAINES F ii Nancy W. GAINES F iii Sarah GAINES
Samuel BLACK was born on 2 Jul 1798 in , Augusta, Virginia. He died on 14 Aug 1887 in Jacksonville, Morgan, Illinois. Samuel married Mildred GAINES on 22 Feb 1823 in Hopkinsville, Christian, Kentucky.
1850 census of Morgan, Illinois shows: Samuel and Mildren BLACK and children:Elizabeth, James, William, John, Sarah, Martha, Samuel, Emma, Mary and Mildred.
Gaines Indexed Edition by Sutherd.
The History of the Early Settlers of Sangamon County, IL
Samuel Black made his first trip to Sangamon County to move the mother of Rev. Peter Cartwright. He made, altogether, seven round trips with a six horse team, when there were no roads, in moving the Cartwright, Gaines and Black families.
Mildred and Samuel were md. near Hopkinsville, KY their parents having moved to Christian, KY in 1819. they arrived in Sangamin, IL in 1825, thence on to Morgan, Il in 1828. They settled about six miles north of Jacksonville, IL.
Marriage record of Christian KY
Mildred GAINES [Parents] was born on 4 Oct 1802 in , Charlotte, Virginia. She died in 1870/1879 in of Jacksonville, Morgan, Illinois. Mildred married Samuel BLACK on 22 Feb 1823 in Hopkinsville, Christian, Kentucky.
They had the following children:
F i Elizabeth C. BLACK M ii James R. BLACK M iii William N. BLACK M iv John BLACK F v Sarah B. BLACK F vi Martha G. BLACK was born on 4 Feb 1835 in , Morgan, Illinois. She died in of, Morgan, Illinois. M vii Samuel Webster BLACK F viii Amy BLACK was born on 5 Feb 1839 in , Morgan, Illinois. She died on 8 Sep 1869 in , Morgan, Illinois. F ix Mary Jane BLACK F x Mildred BLACK
Richard Francis GAINES [Parents] was born on 18 Mar 1806 in , Charlotte, Virginia. He died on 9 Sep 1893 in , Morgan, Illinois. Richard married Mary W. BLACK on 22 Jul 1828 in , Sangamon, Illinois.
1850 census of Morgan, Illinois shows: Richard and Mary GAINES and children: William, Richard, Mary, Elizabeth and Juda 10/f/IL.
1860 census of Morgan, Illinois shows: Richard and Mary GAINS and children: Richard, Eliz. and Juda.
Mary W. BLACK was born on 6 Jun 1801 in Virginia. She died on 6 Dec 1878 in Morgan County, Illinois. Mary married Richard Francis GAINES on 22 Jul 1828 in , Sangamon, Illinois.
They had the following children:
M i William M. GAINES M ii Richard C. GAINES F iii Mary GAINES was born in 1834 in Morgan, Illinois. F iv Elizabeth GAINES was born in 1836 in Morgan, Illinois. F v Juda Ann GAINES
